Longtime Dutchess County District Attorney William Grady announced Thursday he will seek another term in the 2015 fall elections.

Grady, a 71-year-old Town of Poughkeepsie resident, has served as the county's top prosecutor since 1984. He is the longest-serving DA in the state.

The term is for four years and currently pays an annual salary of $152,789.

In a statement, Grady said he has "strived to ensure that the residents of Dutchess County receive the highest quality of criminal justice while holding offenders accountable for their crimes and (ensuring) that the victim's voice is heard."

Grady oversees 26 assistant district attorneys.

In his statement, he highlighted ongoing efforts to combat violent crime and illegal firearm activity in the City of Poughkeepsie, as well as plans for a Violent Felony Task Force that will focus on gangs and violent crime countywide.

He also championed his office's work to limit child and elder abuse, as well as domestic violence.

"I look forward to continuing to provide the people of Dutchess County with a high quality of prosecutorial services," he said.